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Christopher Morel

ChC Center Fielder #5

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Cubs are unwilling to trade Christopher Morel in order to land a one-year rental.

Nightengale reported Tuesday afternoon that the Cubs had discussed Morel as part of negotiations with the Rays regarding Tyler Glasnow, but it sounds like they won’t include him in the deal unless they’re able to negotiate some sort of extension with Glasnow. It’s also possible that it could just be a leverage play at this point. Stay tuned as the stove has slowly started to heat up at the Winter Meetings.
Christopher Morel

ChC Center Fielder #5

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports the Cubs and Rays have discussed Christopher Morel as part of a trade package for Tyler Glasnow.

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi has reported that the Cubs and Reds remain in the mix for Glasnow, if the Rays decide to deal him this winter. It doesn’t come as a surprise that Morel would be part of a potential deal since he doesn’t appear to have a permanent defensive home in Chicago. The 24-year-old slugger posted a solid .821 OPS with a career-high 26 homers and six steals in just 429 plate appearances over 107 games this past season in the big leagues.
Rhys Hoskins

FA First Baseman #17

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Cubs and free agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins remain in contact on a potential deal.

Morosi adds that the two sides have discussed several potential contract scenarios, including a potential multi-year contract. No word on exactly how close the two sides are to a finalized agreement. Hoskins missed the entire 2023 campaign after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during spring training. He’s expected to be ready to go for spring training, wherever he winds up.
Shohei Ohtani

FA Starting Pitcher #17

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports the Cubs’ optimism of signing free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani has significantly waned leaving the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Angels and Giants as likely finalists.

The Dodgers have been viewed as the likely favorites for Ohtani throughout the offseason and it also appears that the Blue Jays are serious contenders as well. The 29-year-old two-way superstar is expected to make his final decision this week. At this juncture, the Cubs appear to be long shots, at best.
Ethan Roberts

ChC Relief Pitcher #21

Cubs re-signed RHP Ethan Roberts to a minor league contract.

Roberts returns to the fold in Chicago after being non-tendered just a few weeks ago. The 26-year-old righty made nine relief appearances for the Cubs during the 2022 campaign before missing all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He should be ready to contribute at some point during the 2024 season, if his stuff bounces back to pre-surgery levels.
Shohei Ohtani

FA Starting Pitcher #17

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays and Angels remain in the mix to sign free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Passan adds that the Giants remain a possibility, while also noting that the Rangers, Mets and Red Sox have pulled out of the Ohtani sweepstakes. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman speculated Friday that the Dodgers remain the favorites to land the 29-year-old two-way superstar, but he added that there appear to be five teams with a “legitimate chance” to land the generational talent. It’s unclear whether Ohtani will make his final decision this week at baseball’s annual Winter Meetings, but his process figures to have significant ramifications on the rest of the free agent market. Stay tuned.
Ryan Flaherty

FA Bench Coach #7

Ryan Flaherty will join the Cubs as their new bench coach, The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli reports.

Flaherty, San Diego’s bench coach under Bob Melvin, is moving on after losing out on the managerial gig to Mike Shildt. The 37-year-old former Orioles utilityman is widely viewed as a future manager.
Shane Bieber

Cle Starting Pitcher #57

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Cubs and Reds are among teams active in trade discussions for Shane Bieber and Tyler Glasnow.

MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon previously reported the Reds were among teams engaged in trade talks with the Rays for Glasnow, but this is the first time this offseason Bieber’s name has surfaced in rumors. The 28-year-old workhorse was limited to just 21 starts this past season due to injury, but remains one of the premier starting pitchers in the American League. The Cubs are looking to fill some holes in their starting rotation, while the Reds possess the impact young talent necessary to facilitate a deal. However, Cleveland and Tampa Bay will undoubtedly be asking for a significant return in any potential deal.
Robert Stephenson

FA Relief Pitcher #26

The Dodgers, Cubs and Angels are among the teams showing interest in Robert Stephenson, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.

Following his outstanding run with the Rays, there’s a good chance Stephenson will land the second biggest contract given to a reliever this winter, trailing only Josh Hader’s eventual deal.
Shohei Ohtani

FA Starting Pitcher #17

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports the Dodgers, Giants, Cubs, Padres, Rangers, Red Sox and Yankees have been linked to free agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Heyman elaborates that the Dodgers, Giants and Cubs are believed to be “going big” in the Ohtani sweepstakes. He also adds that the Angels are “waiting and praying” they’ll have a chance to re-sign him. There’s been very little reliable information leaking out so far regarding the 25-year-old unanimous American League MVP Award winner’s free agency plans, and it could take a few weeks, if not months, before he makes his final decision.

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